Ahlbrandt Software, Inc.

Ahlbrandt Software, Inc.
Developers of Ahlsort: The General Purpose Sort/Merge Data Manipulation Utility

Updated: August 28, 2008

Overview

Ahlsort is a full function generic sort, merge and data manipulation utility that runs on Windows and Unix platforms.

It sorts all data formats and record types, provides general purpose record level processing for file and data conversions. All of these functions are optimized for maximum performance.

The Ahlsort command set is compatible with SyncSort and DFSort. This reduces training and conversion costs making it a viable alternative to these products.
See our manual for a detailed description of all of our features.

Ahlsort performs these tasks effeciently, quickly and easily.

Performance

Ahlsort reduces sort execution times while improving overall system throughput.

Sorting and merging algorithms are implemented to ensure the optimum overall performance.

Features

Supports multiple file formats such as Fixed, Variable, Text and others. Details
Allows records to be selected and subsetted. Details
Allows records to be Reformatted or Changed. Details
Perform Data Conversions. Details
Sort and Merge Data Records. Details

Release Status

The current production version of Ahlsort is 8.0. This release has a number of powerful features.

We are currently working on support for 64-bit Windows.

Product Evalution

Ahlsort is commercial software. A free ten day evaluation period is available. After that you may purchase a license from Ahlbrandt Software to use the software.

If you need more time to effectively evaluate the extensive features of Ahlsort, just let us know and we can provide an extension.

To evaluate the performance of the Ahlsort sorting software, you can simply download the fully functional trial version.

For questions or pricing, send an e-mail to sales_1@ahlsort.com.

Licensing Options

Platform	License Type
Windows	Single Machine
Windows	Site (Unlimited use at single site)
Windows	Enterprise (Unlimited use at any number of sites in your Enterprise)
Linux - AIX - Solaris - IBM zServer	Server
All	Annual Software Updates and Support

Files Available for Download

Ahlsort 8.0b for Windows x86
Ahlsort 8.0a for Linux - x86
Ahlsort 8.0d1 for AIX 64-bit
Ahlsort 8.0a for Linux - IBM zServer
Ahlsort 8.0a for Solaris x86 - 64-bit
Ahlsort 7.1e Production for Windows
Ahlsort 7.3a for Linux
Ahlsort 7.1e 64-bit for Solaris 10
Ahlsort 7.2a 64-bit for AIX
Ahlsort Documentation (PDF Format)

Ahlsort Installation

To Install Ahlsort for Windows:

Download the appropriate Windows zip file
Using WinZip or equivalent decompression utility, unzip the file.
The zip file contains a single executable file: ahlsort.exe
Copy the ahlsort.exe executable file c:\ahlsort or a directory of your choice.
From the Windows Commnad Prompt, enter c:\ahlsort\ahlsort " control information" inputFile outputFile

To Install Ahlsort for Unix:

Download the appropriate .gz Unix file
The .gz file contains a single executable file: ahlsort
enter gunzip gzfileName.tar.gz
enter tar -xvf gzfileName.tar
Copy ahlsort executable file /usr/local/bin or a directory of your choice: cp ahlsort /usr/local/bin/
From the Unix shell prompt, enter /usr/local/bin/ahlsort " control information" inputFileName outputFileName

Contacting Ahlbrandt Software, Inc.

Sales	sales_1@ahlsort.com
Technical Support	support_1@ahlsort.com
Regular Mail	101 S. Bowman Suite G Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 USA
Phone	(501) 859-0175

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